Production Planning Manager
Regal Rexnord•East Aurora, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
We're looking for a Production Planning Manager to lead the planning and execution of our production schedule, ensuring materials, resources, and capacity are aligned to meet customer commitments while maximizing operational performance. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Production, and Customer Service to drive efficiency, improve delivery performance, and support business growth. The role responsibilities are based on overseeing and executing the master production schedule while balancing demand, inventory, capacity, and supply chain needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years of experience in production planning or scheduling
- 1+ years of management experience required
- Manufacturing industry experience required
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the master production schedule to support customer demand and business objectives.
- Balance production capacity, inventory levels, material availability, and lead times to optimize manufacturing performance.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Production, and Sales teams to align priorities and ensure flawless execution.
- Analyze constraints, identify risks, and develop solutions that improve throughput and schedule adherence.
- Monitor key performance indicators including service levels, inventory performance, and on-time delivery
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning processes and operational efficiency.
- Lead, develop, and mentor scheduling team members while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
